Lot 187
  • 187

A PAIR OF CHINESE RED-GROUND VASES 18TH CENTURY

Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description

  • Porcelain
painted with scrolling lotus and qilong dragons in famille-verte enamels, now mounted as lamps



 

Condition

Both are drilled and not inspected out of mount. There is a restored crack running from the rim curving down the body to just above the foot and then running up the body on the opposite side, almost the shoulder and also continuing around the body just above the foot; the crack continues to the mid section of the vase. It is possible that the vase has been broken into large pieces and restored back together. The restoration is old and slightly discolored and flaked. The other vase has restored cracks to the body below hte shoulder and above the foot and has extensive enamel flaking and overpainting, particularly to the blue enamel. Again, it is possible that hte vase has been broken into large piecs and restored back together.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.